We love the Albertina, a museum in Vienna's first district, with its pieces by da Vinci and Cézanne and a photography collection that dates back to the 19th century.
Nothing is more relaxing than a walk through the French Baroque gardens on the grounds of the Belvedere, Prince Eugene of Savoy’s 18th-century summer retreat.
This Rococo-style residence where the Hapsburg rulers used to vacation is a great place to visit in the summer. The best part is the Kronprinzgarten, with rare citrus fruit trees that smell heavenly.
In 1898, Joseph Maria Olbrich built this exhibition hall to showcase works by the Secessionists, a group of artists who opposed traditional painting styles. A highlight: the Beethoven Frieze by Klimt.
General manager Dominique Meyer produces a repertoire of world-class opera at the Staatsoper. Visit the main hall to see restored 19th-century frescoes before having a cocktail in the grand Tea Salon.
The boxy, white museum in the MuseumsQuartier arts complex has an outstanding collection of Gustav Klimtd and Egon Schieles.
Head to the Upper Belvedere (Prinz-Eugen-Straße 27; belvedere.at; entrance €11/£8.75), home of the largest permanent collection of Klimt paintings in the world, including The Kiss and Judith I.
Round off the afternoon at the wonderfully atmospheric Café Sperl (Gumpendorfer Strasse 11).
Hotel Sacher is old-world opulence at its best (antique furniture; oil paintings; silk wall coverings). The first-floor Café Sacher has a glassed-in terrace that opens up during the summertime.
See Gustav Klimt's legendary painting "The Kiss" as well as major works by Schiele and Kokoschka for yourself. You’ll be delighted by the magnificent ba-roque palace complex and its extensive gardens. Read more.
Looking to sample small-batch Viennese whites? Head to Palmenhaus, in the Burggarten, which sources wines from vineyards within the city limits.
